Black-tailed horned pit viper is a species of venomous snake endemic to Mexico. The species is terrestrial. There are no subspecies of this species.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Viperidae |
| Subfamily |
Crotalinae |
| Genus |
Mixcoatlus |
| Scientific Name |
Mixcoatlus melanurus |
| Length |
37.5 to 50 cm |
| Color |
Ash to brownish |
| Distribution |
Southern Mexico |
| Habitat |
High arid tropical scrub, tropical deciduous forest, pine-oak forest |
| Venom Fact |
Venomous |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Viviparous (giving birth to live young) |
| Average Lifespan |
Up to 17.1 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Endangered |
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Black-tailed Horned Pit Viper
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Black-tailed Horned Pitviper
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Mixcoatlus Melanurus
